Waterwise Landscaping Conserve Waterwise Landscaping
Purpose of Landscaping Beauty Utility Conservation
Waterwise Options Zeroscaping Xeriscaping
Zeroscaping Low to No Maintenance Landscaping Design
Characteristics Uses a variety of rocks for design Sparse use of drought resistant plants Relies on rainwater or limited watering
Benefits Conserves water Saves $$$ Low maintenance Presents minimal pest and disease problems Saves landfill space
Disadvantages Scarcity of plant life Possibility of unattractive aesthetic quality
Xeriscaping Water –Conservative Approach to Landscaping Xeriscaping is created by the combination of the Greek word Xeros (dry) with landscaping. Term coined by the Front Range Xeriscape Task Force of the Denver Water Department in 1981. Water –Conservative Approach to Landscaping
Characteristics Uses a variety of rocks for design Sparse use of drought resistant plants Relies on rainwater or limited watering
Benefits Benefits Conserves water Provides attractive planning options Presents minimal pest and disease problems Requires low pruning and maintenance Saves landfill space
Disadvantages None! Initial cost is offset by future savings